New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated three additional seaports, Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, Hazira Port in Gujarat and Pipavav Port in Gujarat, as official immigration checkposts by amending its earlier notification under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

According to a statement from the Press Relations Officer of Vizhinjam Port, the latest Gazette notification (S.O. 5306(E)) adds the three ports to the list of Category II entry points.

The notification, issued on November 20, formally recognises these as Category II seaports for the entry and exit of international passengers.

In September, the MHA had notified 37 airports, 34 sea and river ports, and 37 international land crossing points as designated immigration posts. Six railway

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